July 28, 2024

Claiming Motor Vehicle Expenses In The New Financial Year

Making the most of available tax deductions for your business can be an important aspect of starting the new financial year. It’s why planning and strategising […]
July 28, 2024

Turning Business Ideas into Reality: A Practical Guide

Every successful business starts with a simple idea. The journey from concept to a thriving enterprise, however, is fraught with challenges. For aspiring entrepreneurs, the key […]
July 28, 2024

Spousal Contributions: A Guide To Voluntarily Boosting Super

Superannuation is a vital aspect of retirement planning in Australia, ensuring individuals have sufficient savings for their later years. One effective strategy to enhance your family’s […]
July 28, 2024

Ensuring Income Tax Exemption: Key Points for Not-for-Profit Sporting Organisations

Starting from the 2023-24 income year, not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, including sporting clubs, societies, and associations with an active Australian Business Number (ABN), must lodge an annual […]
July 28, 2024

How Could E-Commerce Impact Your Business In The New Financial Year?

As the Australian e-commerce landscape evolves, 2024 is set to be a year of significant innovation and adaptation. With 24 million smartphone users and an expected […]
June 26, 2024

Common EOFY Mistakes Made That Can Be Fixed Before 30 June

Finding yourself increasingly more busy as the EOFY approaches, particularly with meeting your tax obligations? It’s coming on tax time, so it’s time to ensure you’re […]
June 26, 2024

Meeting Your Business’s Tax Obligations At The EOFY

As the End of the Financial Year (EOFY) approaches in Australia, businesses must gear up to meet their tax obligations efficiently and accurately. This period can […]
June 26, 2024

Understanding The Superannuation Clearing House

As the End of the Financial Year (EOFY) approaches, employers and self-employed individuals must ensure their superannuation contributions are processed efficiently and on time. Utilising a […]
June 26, 2024

Self-Employment & Superannuation Before The EOFY

As the End of the Financial Year (EOFY) approaches, self-employed individuals can bolster their retirement savings and take advantage of significant tax benefits.  While the self-employed […]
May 29, 2024

Trust Tax Return Compliance: A Guide

Managing a trust comes with its share of responsibilities, especially regarding tax compliance. To assist trustees and administrators, the ATO has provided a checklist that can […]
May 29, 2024

How to Manage Cash Flow and Plan for Growth: A Guide for Small Businesses In The Lead Up To EOFY

Effective cash flow management is essential for the success and growth of any small business. Proper budgeting, forecasting, and managing finances ensure that your business remains […]
May 29, 2024

Millenial & Gen Z – Preparing For The Future With Superannuation

Millennials and Gen Z are facing some of the most difficult challenges when it comes to financial priorities. Between paying off HECS debts/HELP loans and saving […]
May 29, 2024

The Instant Asset Write-Off Continues To The 2024-25 Financial Year

In a move aimed at bolstering small business cash flow and reducing compliance costs, the Australian government has announced an extension of the $20,000 instant asset […]
May 14, 2024

Take Your Time: Getting Your Return Right

Did you know that if you lodge your tax return in early July, your tax return’s chances of being flagged as incorrect by the ATO are […]
May 14, 2024

A Guide To Land Tax Across The States

Land tax is an annual tax paid to state and territory governments by land owners. If your business owns the property, you will likely need to […]
May 14, 2024

Key Changes To Trust Administration To Affect Lodgements

Changes are being made to trust administration as a part of the Modernisation of Trust Administration Systems project, which will impact the way in which you […]
May 14, 2024

Warnings For Deductions Claimed On Rental Properties

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cautioning rental property owners about accurately claiming deductions on their tax returns this year, particularly with regard to maintenance claims. […]
May 14, 2024

Minding The Gap: Paid Parental Leave & Superannuation

Another significant announcement arising from the 2024-25 Budget involves integrating superannuation with government-funded parental leave. To bolster Australia’s government-funded Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme and enhance […]
June 5, 2017

Tax and Spend: Federal Budget 2017/2018

The 2017-18 budget represents the federal government’s attempt to gain favour with voters amidst rising economic populist sentiment in the electorate. The government has decided to […]
June 5, 2017

Are You Prepared? Year-End Tax Planning (Part 1 of 2)

With 30 June closing in quickly, here are some practical things for SME business owners and investors to consider. Before taking any action, we recommend speaking […]
June 5, 2017

Are You Prepared? Year-End Tax Planning (Part 2 of 2)

With 30 June closing in quickly, here are some practical things to consider about the upcoming changes to superannuation. Before taking any action, we recommend speaking […]
July 20, 2017

Recent news wrap-up: GST, investment companies, crowdfunding

GST not being charged on all imports In May, we published a blog post about proposed new GST rules affecting overseas businesses exporting goods and services […]
July 20, 2017

Our New Financial Year Resolutions

The new financial year is well and truly here. Bleary-eyed accountants everywhere have emerged from their cubicles to a sunny Sydney winter. It’s a great time to […]
August 16, 2017

News wrap-up: taxing trusts as companies; new tax rules from July 1

New rules in force from 1 July 2017 From 1 July 2017, there has been an effective reduction in the top marginal rate of tax for […]
August 17, 2017

How and when to engage people (part 1) – guest author Jo Hanlon

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe: getting that job done how and when you need it (part 1) With thanks to our guest contributor: Jo Hanlon of  Mind Your Ps, our […]
August 17, 2017

How and when to engage people (part 2) – guest author Jo Hanlon

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe: getting that job done how and when you need it (part 2) With thanks to our guest contributor: Jo Hanlon of  Mind Your Ps, our […]
September 17, 2017

The Elephant In The Room: Is Your Will Up To Date?

Estate Planning Mark Copsey – Partner I’ve found one simple question causes relief and yet so much stress at the same time with clients: is your […]